Alternatives to the focus apps you already know
Leaving a blocker or a tracker usually means one specific thing stopped working: it blocked real work, it only told you tonight, or it didn’t cover your phone. Each page below starts from why people leave, then gives honest picks with prices.
Last updated 25 September 2026 (prices and platforms checked)
Freedom · Blocker
The best Freedom alternatives for Mac
6 picks, including SelfControl, Intentional, Cold Turkey Blocker.
Cold Turkey Blocker · Blocker
The best Cold Turkey alternatives for Mac
5 picks, including Freedom, SelfControl, Intentional.
RescueTime · Tracker
The best RescueTime alternatives for Mac
4 picks, including Timing, FocusNod, Freedom.
SelfControl · Blocker
The best SelfControl alternatives for Mac
5 picks, including Cold Turkey Blocker, Intentional, Freedom.
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